The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial (CSMM) Hospital in Kalwa lost 18 patients before their deaths, and the Maharashtra government has mandated an investigation. The administration has blamed the temporary transfer of the Thane district hospital for the rise in patients, which occurred within a 24-hour period. A separate inquiry committee has been formed by the chief minister, Eknath Shinde, to look into the situation.
Patients who passed away were from a variety of locations, including Thane, Kalyan, Shahpur, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Govandi, and Saki Naka. The hospital is situated in Thane, the Chief Minister's home district, and has a capacity of 500 beds.
The temporary relocation of the Thane district hospital, which is being refurbished into a superspecialty hospital, is what, according to hospital officials, caused the spike in patients. Since they were uninformed of the change in site, several patients hurried to the Kalwa hospital.
By pointing to the congestion and lack of specialised specialists, the deceased's family members have accused the hospital of medical malpractice. Even though there is enough staff to care for 500 patients, according to the hospital's dean, Dr. Rakesh Barot, there has been a 30% rise in patients, many of whom arrive in critical condition.
The deceased patients suffered from a variety of illnesses, such as chronic kidney disease, cardiac ischemia, lung disorders, fever, pneumonia, ulcers, dengue, and kerosene poisoning. The hospital intends to carry out a verbal autopsy to follow the course of the patient's care and learn more about their initial state of health.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), two of the opposition parties, have criticised the administration for the deficient hospital infrastructure and lack of medical services. They have sought answers from the hospital management and the city commissioner and called for responsibility.
The facility has already come under fire for its subpar facilities and cleanliness. Following his visit to the hospital in March, the Chief Minister suspended the dean and deputy dean.
Tanaji Sawant, the health minister for Maharashtra, has promised that a report will be delivered in two days and that appropriate legal action will be taken against the culprits. Such instances shouldn't occur anywhere in the state, he emphasised, and the administration is accountable for the problem.
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